To gain an ability to respond to the basic needs of young children;
To gain an understanding of the theories and principles of the developing child, and ethical behaviour in early childhood settings;
To understand young children's behaviour;
To develop skills, in observation of children's learning and development

926AO3263Certificate in Early Childhood Studies1158AO3263Certificate in Early Childhood Studies (DE)1144AO3263Certificate in Early Childhood Studies (YG)926AO3263Certificate in Early Childhood Studies20.03200.00.0

Describe the basic needs of children and the influences on the provision of basic needs in an early childhood setting

Describe key aspects of child development of young children

Explain the principles of ethical behaviour in early childhood settings

Use appropriate observation techniques and make basic evaluations

62342015-10-062049-01-01Current26709Conduct an observation of a child in an ECE service233110032Demonstrate knowledge of ethics in an ECE service422210026Demonstrate knowledge of the development and learning of children and its relevance to an ECE service453310021Describe the basic needs of children in an ECE service4324